Mumbai City vs Bengaluru FC, ISL semifinal: Preview, Live streaming info - When, where to watch MCFC vs BFC

Here is everything you need to know about the Indian Super League semifinal clash between Mumbai City and Bengaluru FC.

Bengaluru FC Sunil Chhetri (11), celebrates after scoring against Kerala Blasters in the playoff. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K

Here is everything you need to know about the Indian Super League semifinal clash between Mumbai City and Bengaluru FC.

PREVIEW

Bengaluru FC will have to quickly put behind memories from the inglorious finish to its Indian Super League knock-out win over Kerala Blasters FC when it locks horns with Mumbai City FC in the first leg of the semifinal at the Mumbai Football Arena on Tuesday.

Blasters’ walk-out had left many a mind distressed, and though BFC coach Simon Grayson, in the pre-match media briefing, said that his players had moved on and were eager to build on their nine-match winning run, the shadow of the tie lingers.

To come out of it, BFC can certainly draw from the way it played against Blasters, especially in the first half. The combination play involving forwards Roy Krishna and N. Sivasakthi and creator Javi Hernandez, the threat from its wingbacks and the defensive shape when out of possession were top-notch.

“It is important that we are in the tie going into the second leg at home (March 12),” Grayson said. “The intention will be to win, but if we concede, we need to keep our heads and look to get what would be a better result.”

But MCFC has by far been the League’s stand-out team, boasting of a stellar attack comprising the likes of Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Greg Stewart and Alberto Noguera.

That Des Buckingham’s side lost its final two fixtures – including one against BFC – will be of no consequence. By then, MCFC had sealed the League Winners Shield by going unbeaten in 18 games and didn’t necessarily field its best XIs. Without a match since February 19, MCFC is also expected to be fresh and energised.

“I think season form sometimes can go out of the window during the play-offs phase,” Buckingham said. “[But] regardless of the team that we play, we’ve already shown this season that we can perform. If we can do that in the semi-finals, we will place ourselves in the best position.”

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LIVE STREAMING INFO

When and where will the Mumbai City vs Bengaluru FC ISL match kick-off?

The Mumbai City vs Bengaluru FC ISL match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST, March 7 at the Mumbai Football Arena.

Where can you watch the Mumbai City vs Bengaluru FC ISL match?

The Mumbai City vs Bengaluru FC ISL match will be live telecasted on the Star Sports Network.

Where can you live stream the Mumbai City vs Bengaluru FC ISL match?

The Mumbai City vs Bengaluru FC ISL match will be live streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.